LOCAL RESIDENT SETS FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR AN EPIC CYCLING EVENT
The Ride to Conquer Cancer honours the10th anniversary of record-setting fundraising for cancer research and care
([CITY]; [DATE]) - [Name] ______of [Town] ______is gearing up forthe 10th annual Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Jewish General Hospital. The Ride brings together communities of riders, survivors and their supporters for one common goal: to conquer cancer.Riders will travel throughout the province of Quebecover two days, July7 and 8, 2018. Funds raised from this epic event support vital cancer research, treatment, care and prevention programs at the Jewish General Hospital and its partners across Quebec.
With one in two Canadians developing some form of cancer in their lifetime, and with both incidence and mortality rates significantly higher in Quebec,[Name] rightly viewed the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer as a call to actionand has set a goal of raising $XXXX for the 2018 event. This is an achievable goal, however it requires support in order for [Name]to achieve his/her fundraising. Every rider must raise a minimum of $2,500 in order to participate and for The Ride to continue making crucial impacts for cancer research and care at the Jewish General Hospital.
[Name] decided to register for the 2018 Ride because…(Here is where you insert your personal story. Briefly explain why you signed up and what’s your inspiration. How has cancer affected you? Try and empower others to donate to you. The more personal, and the more genuine emotion you can display in this section, the better the chance that readers will relate. Try to keep your story to a paragraph at most so your message remains concise).
This is the 10th annual Ride to Conquer Cancer in Quebec.To date, the event has helped raise over$51 million for the Jewish General Hospitaland its partners across Quebec.Funds raised by The Ride are put to use immediately supporting research, treatment, care and prevention programs.
To help (name) reach his/her goal of $____, or to join him/her on this epic journey, visit call 1(866) 996-VELO. Simply enter[Name]______or [participant ID number] ______, and make your contribution to this important cause.
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About the Jewish General Hospital
Since 1934, the Jewish General Hospital has been a mainstay of superior medical care for generations of patients of all backgrounds. One of Quebec’s largest and busiest acute-care hospitals, the JGH is committed to improving the quality of healthcare for all Quebecers in partnership with the provincial healthcare network. The Jewish General Hospital is committed to providing patients the best possible care in a clean, safe and human-centered environment. The JGH is able to deliver these pioneering, innovative medical services by strengthening its role as a McGill University teaching hospital, by expanding and upgrading its facilities, and by pursuing cutting-edge research at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research. (